Cambodia, Japan explore new investment opportunities

Cambodia, Japan explore new investment opportunities

Monivann suggests Japanese investors consider agriculture and other industries, citing the country’s competitive labour costs and investment incentives offered by the Royal Government.

The Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) and a delegation of Japanese business representatives held discussions on Tuesday aimed at expanding economic and commercial cooperation, with investment opportunities in healthcare, agriculture, services and workforce development emerging as key areas of interest.

The meeting was chaired by Tan Monivann, vice president of the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce, representing Kith Meng, president of the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce and Chair of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council for Cambodia. The Japanese delegation was led by Ros Rasy, head of the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce Representative Office in Sendai, Japan.

During the meeting, Rasy expressed appreciation to the Cambodian business chamber for facilitating the engagement and said the visit was intended to strengthen economic and trade ties between Japan and Cambodia.

He noted that the mission brought Japanese entrepreneurs to Cambodia to gain first-hand insights into the Kingdom’s business environment and observe its rapid economic and urban development.

The visiting business delegation represented a range of sectors including healthcare, cosmetics, trading, restaurants and elderly care services. Delegates also sought further information on investment opportunities in Cambodia’s agricultural sector.

In response, Monivann welcomed the delegation and praised the active role played by the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce’s representative office in Japan in promoting bilateral business relations.

He highlighted the long-standing partnership between Cambodia and Japan, noting Japan’s continued contribution to Cambodia’s development through infrastructure support and legal and institutional cooperation.

“Cambodia has already attracted a significant number of Japanese companies and pointed to several sectors with strong growth potential for future investment,” said Monivann.

Among them, he identified healthcare as a promising sector driven by rising domestic demand, alongside import-export activities and technical and vocational education and training (TVET), which he said continues to support labour mobility and skills development for employment opportunities in Japan.

He also encouraged Japanese investors to consider agriculture and other industries in Cambodia, citing the country’s competitive labour costs and investment incentives offered by the Royal Government.

According to the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE), Cambodia-Japan bilateral trade exceeded $1.2 billion in the first five months of 2026, marking a 17.2 percent increase compared with the same period last year,

Cambodia’s exports to Japan reached $766 million between January and May, up 20.6 percent year-on-year, while imports from Japan totalled $434 million, an increase of 11.8 percents.

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